ATYED Engineer

Established in 1987 and headquartered in Taiwan, TSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry business model with an exclusive focus on manufacturing its customers’ products. As of 2024, TSMC serves more than 500 customers and manufactures over 11,000 products for high-performance computing, smartphones, the Internet of Things (IoT), automotive, and digital consumer electronics. It is the world’s largest provider of logic ICs, with an annual capacity of over 17 million 12-inch equivalent wafers in 2025. TSMC operates fabs in Taiwan as well as manufacturing subsidiaries in Washington State, Japan and China, and the Company began construction on a specialty technology fab in Dresden, Germany, in 2024. In Arizona, TSMC is building three fabs, with the first starting 4nm production in 2025, the second by 2028, and the third by the end of the decade.

About ATYED(Advanced Technology Yield Excellence Division) – As an R&D Engineer in ATYED, your core mission will be driving technology development through advanced defect inspection and analysis. In this role, you will deeply understand advanced processes to identify the root causes of issues. By leveraging cutting-edge inspection tools and developing innovative defect reduction methodologies, you will play a key role in enhancing detection capabilities and optimizing semiconductor technologies.

To help us get to know you better, please provide a brief self-introduction and your research areas. We look forward to learning more about your background and personal traits!

Job Responsibilities

1. Develop & Innovate: Develop and implement advanced defect inspection methodologies to drive effective defect reduction and yield enhancement.

2. Analyze & Resolve: Analyze complex data sets and identify root causes of critical process issues to accelerate technology development.

3. Optimize & Automate: Drive operational efficiency and team productivity by developing and implementing automation solutions.

4. Collaborate: Partner with cross-functional R&D teams to implement solutions and ensure continuous improvement in semiconductor technologies.

Job Qualifications

1. Minimum Qualifications

(1) Education: Master’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

(2) Required Skills & Knowledge:

i. Basic knowledge of Optical or Electrical principles.

ii. Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills based on fundamental scientific principles.

iii. Excellent bilingual communication skills (proficient in both Mandarin and English) to collaborate with diverse teams.

(3) Personal Attributes / Interpersonal Skills: A strong sense of ownership and a proactive, hands-on approach to tackling challenges.

2. Preferred Qualifications

(1) Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Python) or automation scripting.

(2) Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes or inspection tools (e.g., SEM, optical inspection).

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TSMC Core Values

At TSMC, we invite talented individuals who share our vision and values to contribute to our continued success. Our core values are the foundation of our culture, guiding every decision and action. We seek applicants who deeply resonate with these principles and embody them in their work: 

• Integrity: Tell the truth. We do not brag. We do not make commitments lightly. Once we make a commitment, we devote ourselves completely to meeting that commitment.
• Commitment: Employees are dedicated to the company, view the company’s success as their own and work diligently to make their best contributions. As commitment is mutual, the Company strives to serve the best interests of its employees. 
• Innovation: Innovation is the wellspring of the Company's growth. It means more than new ideas; it means putting ideas into practice. 
• Customer Trust: We strive to build deep and enduring relationships with our customers, who trust and rely on us to be part of their success over the long term.

 (For more details on TSMC’s Core Values, please visit：https://www.tsmc.com/english/aboutTSMC/values)Fostering a global inclusive workplace reflects TSMC’s core values and business philosophy and is essential for our future success. Our commitment to global inclusive workplace allows us to create an environment where every employee, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, race, ethnicity, nationality, political affiliation, or sexual orientation, can bring their unique perspective and experiences to work, enabling us to drive profitability, increase productivity, and unleash innovation. We strive to create a workplace that is equitable and accessible to all employees. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission and provide excellent service to our global customers.